Amorphophallus konjac grows in sparse forests and is a beneficial alkaline food. For people who eat too much animal acidic food, eating konjac together can achieve the balance of acid and alkali in food. In addition, Amorphophallus konjac has many functions, such as lowering blood sugar, lowering blood fat, lowering blood pressure, expelling toxin and caring skin, dredging blood vessels, losing weight, relaxing bowels and appetizing.

The whole plant of Amorphophallus konjac is poisonous, especially the tuber, which should not be eaten raw and can only be eaten after processing. After poisoning, the tongue and throat are burning, itchy and swollen. Folk vinegar with a little ginger juice can be saved by oral administration or cough.

taro

Taro is rich in nutrition, containing carbohydrate 13%, mainly starch. It contains about 2% protein and almost no fat. Taro also contains potassium, calcium, carotene, vitamin C, B vitamins, saponins and other ingredients, among which fluorine content is high, which has the function of protecting teeth.

Taro contains a natural polysaccharide plant gum, which can stimulate appetite, help digestion and stop diarrhea. At the same time, it has the function of dietary fiber, which can moisten the intestines to relieve constipation and prevent constipation; It can also improve the body's disease resistance and help to recover after illness.

Taro can be used as staple food, vegetables, steamed food and soup, and all kinds of cooking methods are delicious. However, because taro contains more starch, it is advisable to take 50 ~100g at a time. Avoid raw food, which will irritate your throat.